Dupont, Pennsylvania

The borough was originally called "Smithville", after its first group of settlers. It was a small Polish town where most of the jobs came from the local coal mine industry. Its name was changed to Dupont after the company called Dupont Explosives was built. Dupont Explosives were used in many mines across northeastern Pennsylvania in the late 19th to 20th century. Dupont Explosives was closed after the advancement of technology in gathering coal.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,719 people, 1,228 households, and 789 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,790.9 people per square mile (690.7/km2). There were 1,354 housing units at an average density of 891.8 per square mile (343.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.23% White, 0.44% African American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

Dupont, Pennsylvania

The borough was originally called "Smithville", after its first group of settlers. It was a small Polish town where most of the jobs came from the local coal mine industry. Its name was changed to Dupont after the company called Dupont Explosives was built. Dupont Explosives were used in many mines across northeastern Pennsylvania in the late 19th to 20th century. Dupont Explosives was closed after the advancement of technology in gathering coal.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,719 people, 1,228 households, and 789 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,790.9 people per square mile (690.7/km2). There were 1,354 housing units at an average density of 891.8 per square mile (343.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.23% White, 0.44% African American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.